INDUSTRY GUEST TEACHERS: Jess Smithson, Cat Ralph, Maddie Owen, Christina Woodard. 
For dancers 14 years+

Technical jazz

Commercial Dancing

Jazz

Hip Hop

Musical Theatre

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Ettingshausens is celebrating 30 years in 2025 in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire. Founded by Natalie and Michael Ettingshausen in 1995, Ettingshausens is an industry leader in Performing Arts. Ettingshausens offer a broad range of classes for preschoolers to full time students in a range of disciplines in dance including jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre, acro and technique.

Kinder

Classical Ballet

Pointe

Technical Training

Limber / Strength and Conditioning

Kizomba

Mambo

Ballet

Ready Set Dance

Lyrical

Cirque & Aerial

Ready Set Move

Stretch & Conditioning

Acrobatics

Singing

Other

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Jess made her professional theatre debut in Billy Elliot the Musical in 2008 as ballet girl “Tina Harmer”. In 2008 she performed at the Helpmann awards with the cast of Billy Elliot. Jessica’ performance credits include performances with/for; Samantha Jade, Ricki Lee, Sam Smith, Guy Sebastian, Timomatic, Cody Simpson, Tik Tok Awards, The Voice, Australia’s Got Talent, David Jones 100 year campaign, Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, Sydney Dance Company.

Cat’s musical theatre credits include; ensemble/tailor in the Australian tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (first played at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne, then the Capitol Theatre in Sydney), the titular role of Charity in Arcadian’s Theatre Group’s production of Sweet Charity, Cassie in So Popera Production’s A Chorus Line, Annie in the company’s remount of Chicago, Cha Cha in Grease and the Cyd Charisse originated role of the Broadway Soloist in Singin’ in the Rain.

Cat believes that being a well rounded human and performer must go hand in hand, and her working demeanour and teaching style reflects this. Having trained under such a variety of incredible mentors in different styles over the years, Cat’s versatility is her strong suit. 

Christina Woodard’s incredible energy and signature powerful style are renowned. She has worked as a choreographer, dancer, private coach, and master teacher in the entertainment industry for many years.

Her creative product reaches from dance studios to television, industry showcases to world-class conventions. Christina’s edgy brand of choreography and challenging classes have put her in demand throughout the world from Australia to Canada, New Zealand and across the U.S.A. She has created and worked for many large television networks including CBS, NBC, and Nickelodeon and has performed, choreographed and assisted on projects including: Game Shakers, Victorious (with Ariana Grande and Victoria Justice), iCarly, Gary Unmarried, Suddenly Susan, The Nikki Show, Fame LA.

Maddie Owen is a dynamic performer with extensive training in dance and vocal performance holds a Certificate IV in Dance from Ettingshausens PRO Fulltime.

Maddie’s screen credits include performing for Eurovision 2022, The Full Monty ‘s television advertising campaign, The Voice Au and Dancing with the Stars.

She has also contributed her talents to corporate events and charity performances, including those for Ronald McDonald Charities, Mardi Gras and Wharf4Ward Cotton on x Sony Foundation which was choregraphed by Mitchell Woodcock.

She is currently in Guys and Dolls on Sydney Harbour with @operaaustralia!

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Ettingshausens PRO Autumn Workshop

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